Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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serien 05/24/2018

I used to have suicidal thoughts when I was younger and hyperventilate when I was anxious or felt like people didn’t get me. I got over it over time and I think that’s because I was finally feeling comfortable. Now it’s 6 years later and I think I had a panic attack last weekend bcs I thought people were talking about me, saying things that aren’t true. I started to replay that day in my head and kept thinking about how I could make them change their mind or scream at them or whatever, I just played different scenes in my head and started crying.

I also went to social classes at the age of 14 Im scared that I might have actual social problems I’m 19 and im too scared to be honest about my feelings or confront people. In the group depression I talked about How I felt that i might as well end all of this but someone said it could be just a mid life crisis... i’m not sure how to say this. But it hurts. And bcs of this socializing problem or anxiety (idk) I struggle at work. Does anyone know what I should do because I really don’t... going to a psychiatrist is too expensive and I keep telling myself that I don’t need to pay allot to talk to someone for an hour.

rcurtis1010 05/24/2018

Sometimes a session or two with a therapist really helps.. I used to think the same thing as you. Without a therapist, when you try to do things on your own you don't have the right tools.
If you cant afford a therapist is there possibly a support group that meets weekly near you?? For anxiety and depression?
There is never a good reason to end things.. You can turn your life around. Please don't give up hope. Be strong. <3 message me if you ever need someone to talk to

SimpsonsOK 05/24/2018

At 19, you are about 30 years away from a midlife crisis. Many of us have both anxiety and depression, so it's not an either or situation. One thing that helped me when I first came on DS was to read lots of posts and replies. Folks shared tools they had used that worked for them. Some helped me, some didn't, but it let me start building a toolbox. Like you, I was big on replaying events, and what I could have said or done. It was a hard habit to break, but now do much better at just letting it go. Healing hugs.

TeachersEx-Wife 05/24/2018

Hi There! Do you believe in God? A lot of people say they believe, but do you really believe? Do you believe in Jesus? The Bible says that God Loves you. You were created in his image. You were made perfectly. Then the world came around and twisted everything. Twisted what people think is supposed to be important. Half the worls will love you. Half wont. Hang out with the half that loves you, because the other half will always bring you (and everyone else ) down. Pay no mind to the nay sayers! Their opinion of you doesnt even count! I hardley know you and I like you! I bet your sweet and loving, considerate and thoughtful. I have found that the nicest people always have the hardest time understanding the mean people in the world. Sometimes I think that I expect others to "bad mouth" me - like a PTSD. I used to worry about what others think. I used to get panic attacks. I used to be shy - I guess afraid to stand up for myself, afraid I would be not wanted socially, afraid I would not be loved! Half will love you, half will not...Now I dont care if they like me. Like me or leave me! Some like me, some leave me! At 19, I started working out in the gym. The exercise gave me terrific self esteem, I got out and could talk to people if I wanted to in a healthy environment. Even made some friends because I was a regular. The exercise evn boosted any depression and burned of any anxiety. It really made me feel great! The healthy diet helped too. I loved myself. Now, Im 51, Have a Masters in Psychology and own a gym!!! It is hard to not care at all about what others think about you. BUT, it is more important to care about what YOU think about YOU! Your opinion counts.

euniceps 05/25/2018

I read this quote the other day: " The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind." And let 'the peace of God that excels all thought will guard YOUR hearts and YOUR mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.' Philippians 4:7

serien 05/25/2018

Thank you for your kind comments and advise! I don’t want to take my life but the idea keeps poping up, God has something better for me planned but right now im struggling with all these thoughts and pain

SimpsonsOK 05/25/2018

We hear you. Shower of comforting hugs.

eli_mom 05/28/2018

Hi- I’m sorry that you are having a hard time. If consulting with a therapists would be hard, a support group might be a good help for you. Try to connect with your local church or other churches around you, most of the churches has groups for men and women that can help you to be encouraged and feel less lonely. I have a friend who used to be so depressed, since he joined a group that he meets once a week, it helped him to cope with his depression. I hope it will work for you too.

I pray that you will feel better soon. Keep us posted. God bless.

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